Electrical Design Engineer

CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne and WearcontractPosted: 9 July 2026
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Electrical Design Engineer
3-month initial contract - outside IR35
Sunderland - On-site

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience designing fire alarm and detection systems? Do you have a strong AutoCAD background and experience working on large industrial projects? If so, please read on...

Essential skillset:

Electrical design experience with fire alarm and detection systems
Strong AutoCAD experience (Revit/BIM knowledge advantageous)
Good understanding of BS 5839 and UK fire safety regulations
Experience producing electrical schematics, layouts and installation drawings
Ability to carry out on-site surveys and design verification
Experience coordinating designs with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience participating in client design reviews and resolving technical queries
Ability to produce project documentation including specifications, reports and design deliverablesDesirable experience:

Previous experience on large industrial or manufacturing projects
BIM coordination and digital design workflows
Knowledge of wider British Standards and fire engineering principles
Experience supporting system testing, validation and commissioning activities

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